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Granite School District > Granite News > Board Report > Board Meeting Report – January 2016

Board Meeting Report – January 2016

January 2016Granite Schools

Photo of Granger Elementary chorus performing at board meeting
Photo of Granger Elementary chorus performing at board meeting
Photo of administrators presenting information to board of education

Administrative Reports

Ben Horsley, Director of Communications, gave a report on parent engagement to the board.

Chris Lewis, Director of Accounting, gave a report on a change to state retirement accounting.

The board convened into an executive session.

Board Meeting

Reverence – Granger Elementary 6th Grade Chorus

Consent Items

Purchase
Contracts
School LAND Trust Amendments

Information Items

Brent Severe, Director of Granite Education Foundation, gave a report on Granite Education Foundation’s holiday assistance programs.

Judy Peterson, Director of College & Career Readiness, presented a Comprehensive Guidance update to the board.

Action Item

The Board approved a second reading of the 2016-17 Secondary Student Fee Schedule.

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Filed Under: Board ReportTagged With: accounting, board meeting, board of education, chorus, communications, comprehensive guidance, Featured, fee schedule, granger elementary, granite education foundation, January, parent engagement, report, retirement, secondary

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  1. Patty nations says

    January 12, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I read a Salt Lake Tribune article today regarding Salt Lake School District considering later start times for high school students. This is such a wonderful idea that has been supported by research. It has been proven that in this stage of development due to biological reasons , teenagers have a very difficult time falling asleep early. This leaves tired, groggy, and unable to focus, much less learn at such an early hour. Both of my children are in high school and it is a daily struggle. My 16 year old son has his lunch break at 10:30 am because his day starts so early.
    All that to say, I urge Granite School District to also consider changing secondary start times. I truly believe it is in the best interest of our children.
    Thank you

    • Granite Schools says

      January 13, 2016 at 8:46 am

      This issue has indeed been studied in Granite School District. While there are many positives to later start times, there are also many drawbacks to consider. For instance, extracurricular activities would be pushed back, often late into the evening. Some districts that have implemented late start times have seen a reduction of students participating in extracurriculars. Additionally, one of the biggest obstacles is bus schedules. Later start times would require a large increase of buses due to high schools, junior highs, and elementary schools starting at similar times, whereas the current schedule allows for a single bus to run multiple routes. Such a change is estimated to cost millions of dollars.
      In any case, please be sure to voice your opinion to your school board member. Later start times would ultimately be approved by the board of education.

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